What better way to warm up this fall than with a stylish chic blazer? Mood Fabrics’ Zea Blazer pattern got a cozy maker-over, perfect for mixing and matching with all your staples pieces. Wear this over-sized comfy blazer with jeans, and chunky sweaters to complete your cold-weather looks! For the version I modeled, we updated this already great pattern with welt pockets. We’ve also made a version in a soft brushed wool twill, perfect for those chilly days ahead! Try using any one of Mood Fabrics’ fashionable plaids or coatings for your next Zea Blazer! Let’s us know how you plan to rock yours!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- Oversized Blazer Version:
- 3 yards Aqua, Orange and Black Glen Plaid Wool
- 2 yards Lucidum Light Gray Bemberg Lining
- MDF138 – The Zea Blazer Free Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
- Wool Coating Version:
- 3 yards Italian Gray Plaid Brushed Wool Twill
- 2 yards Lustro Black Twill Bemberg Lining
- 3 Black Leather Buttons
- MDF138 – The Zea Blazer Free Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
How I altered the original Zea blazer pattern:
- Shortened the length by 4″
- Added welt pockets
Check out this helpful tutorial on welt pockets: “How To Make a Welt Pocket“
Try using a heavier wool coating and adding buttons to give your Zea Blazer an outerwear feel.
Let us know how you plan to update your Zea Blazer Redux!
5 comments
I really like the style of this jacket
Hi, I’ve downloaded the Zea Bkazer pattern but it doesn’t appear to have instructions. Where can I find them please?
Hi, Victoria! The instructions can be found here. 🙂
Hi, I’m relatively new to sewing and I was wondering–what are the most important measurements to take into account when it comes to picking the right size? Mine are kind of all over the place (at least if I’m interpreting things right lol). Thank you!
Hi Shep! I usually cut out the biggest size, and blend sizes as needed. For instance, if my bust is a size 14, my waist is a 12, and my hips are a 16, I cut out the size 16. I make a mark on the bust at size 14, a mark on the waist at size 12, and another mark on the hips at 16. I draw a new line from the bust point, connecting it to the waist point, and then the hips. Try to stay true to the angles and shapes of the original lines and curves. I highly recommend sewing a mock up first, to make sure things are looking and fitting well. 🙂 Good luck!